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	Hospitals Use Wallet Biopsy To Determine Level Of Care

cheapogroovo

2-4-2009 3:05 PM

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medicine, healthcare, hospitals, poverty

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2-4-2009 10:14 PM

tanyamm

It's happening here too. I need surgery on my neck but I have to wait until it's gotten to the point one or both of my arms are useless. I know of a person who had surgery right away. I'm on assistance, they're not.

2-5-2009 10:06 AM

cheapogroovo

I'll pray for you, my friend.

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